early 20th century, convertible stand to top, brass tabs to hold book in place, turned supports on splayed legs, while closed 27-1/4 x 37-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; together with two American mahogany nesting tables, larger 24-1/4 x 22 x 14 in.
Provenance: Reportedly acquired by John LaFarge before 1910, thence by descent in the family to Christiana Claxton Burnett, South Royalton, VT, gift of Christiana Claxton Burnett in 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Reportedly acquired by John LaFarge before 1910, thence by descent in the family to Christiana Claxton Burnett, South Royalton, VT, gift of Christiana Claxton Burnett in 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
minor surface wear and crackle to finish throughout; nesting tables with expected surface wear, loss and repair to molding
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